Lawrence, Kansas
West Barnstable, Massachusetts
Waltham, Massachusetts
New York, NY, 10176, USA
Boston, Massachusetts
Waltham, Massachusetts
Posted: 26-May-26
Location: REMOTE
Type: Full Time
Salary: $110,000 - $115,000 annually
Preferred Education:
Additional Information:
Internal Number: 2.18.2026
Position Purpose:
The Director of Governance reports directly to the AACE CEO and is charged with the overall responsibility of managing, planning, and implementing all activities of the AACE Executive Committee and AACE Board of Directors/Board of Trustees. This position serves as the principal staff liaison for the AACE/ACE leadership with respect to governance-related matters, including management of communications and coordination of meetings of the AACE/ACE leadership. The Director of Governance position requires a high level of discretion and confidentiality, sound judgment, high level of attention to detail, tactful diplomacy, and the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with all levels of management, including with the AACE staff.
What You Do
Leadership Services and Governance
- Together with the CEO, serve as primary support to Leadership (AACE Board of Directors/Trustees, Executive Committee); assist the CEO with duties related to leadership committees and task forces
- Responsible for the development and adherence to departmental budgets including AACE Boards, Executive Committee, Nominating Committee, Other Liaisons, ELT and Strategic Planning
- Collaborate with the CEO, AACE/ACE Leadership, and Executive Leadership Team to develop and ensure adherence to the governance policies, including management of conflict of interest, board actions and recommendations
- Manage the process of Board member leadership training and prepare/update Board training and orientation materials
- Responsible for preparation of agenda and relevant supporting documentation for the AACE Boards and Executive Committee meetings, including action sheets and minutes after the meeting
- Serve as the knowledge expert for AACE governing documents including, Bylaws, Policy Compendium, Conflict of Interest, etc. seeking legal counsel as appropriate
- Work with CEO to communicate with Board and Executive Committee members to apprise them of committee activities and updates
- Update and manage changes to AACE Policy Compendium
- Update and manage changes to the AACE Bylaws
- Update and manage AACE governance website and portals
- Serve as primary staff for Nominating Committee and AACE election process
- Serve as primary staff contact between President/Leadership and staff. Streamline flow of communication from various departments for leadership review/consideration, and report gathered information and/or recommendations to the Leadership
- Assist CEO, President, President Elect and Governance Manager & Executive Assistant in committee appointment process including pre and post appointment work
- Assist in planning and directing financial, administrative and operational activities of the CEO, President and Board of Directors/Trustees
- Manage and oversee the Annual Business Meeting to include reports, memorandums to membership and Bylaws amendments
- Responsible for supervision of other staff in the Governance Office and their assigned responsibilities, including guiding, coaching, delegating and oversight of assigned tasks
- Ability to travel 3-4 times/year is required to Board Meetings, Staff Meetings, etc.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
AACE is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.
Who You Are
- College degree and/or equivalent work-related experience required
- 5-7 years’ solid experience in Association Governance
- Highly organized with the ability to multi-task, work logically, calmly, and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional attention to details and ability to deliver high-quality work on schedule
- Effective problem-solving /decision making skills
- Ability to maintain strict confidences of highly sensitive or confidential information
- Ability to effectively supervise, coach, and mentor Leadership Services staff team
- Demonstrated expertise and success in clear oral and written communication, ability to work within a team structure, and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a variety of environments and adhere to guidelines pertaining to completing a given task.
- Flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the CEO and AACE Leadership
- Advanced knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft applications, databases, and internet communications
